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... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 Integrated Peripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status 43 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control 45 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 47 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 47 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 48...
... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 Integrated Peripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status 43 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control 45 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 47 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 47 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 48...
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... add double up to the lim itation of Memory Bus will not operate. 3. The following explanations due to 6.4GB/s. English Dual Cha nnel DDR GA-8IP775 series supports the Dual Channel Technology. One/three DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is for Dual Channel Technology to slot two DDR memory modules into Channel A and B. Hardware Installation We'll strongly recommend our user to work.
... add double up to the lim itation of Memory Bus will not operate. 3. The following explanations due to 6.4GB/s. English Dual Cha nnel DDR GA-8IP775 series supports the Dual Channel Technology. One/three DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is for Dual Channel Technology to slot two DDR memory modules into Channel A and B. Hardware Installation We'll strongly recommend our user to work.
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... ber to connect the power to the cooler to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 20 - One IDE connector can connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_ FAN 1 SYS_ FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Onlyfor CPU_FAN) 5) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for information on settings, please...
... ber to connect the power to the cooler to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 20 - One IDE connector can connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_ FAN 1 SYS_ FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Onlyfor CPU_FAN) 5) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for information on settings, please...
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... - 21 - Please connect the red power connector wire to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATAConnector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation English 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB...
... - 21 - Please connect the red power connector wire to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATAConnector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation English 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB...
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... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Use arrow keys...
... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Use arrow keys...
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...:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Mon, May 10 2004 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 1 Master ` IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] Change the day, month, year Sun. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave/IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for faster system start up. to...
...:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Mon, May 10 2004 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 1 Master ` IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] Change the day, month, year Sun. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave/IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for faster system start up. to...
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...processor with HT Technology. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to move it down the list. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Disabled. USB-HDD...
...processor with HT Technology. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to move it down the list. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Disabled. USB-HDD...
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...) Manual Set SATA Mode manually. Slave Remap SATA Port 0 to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Enabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Onboard LAN Boot ROM (*) This function decide whether to IDE Sec. Slave. SATA Port1 Configure as IDE Pri. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. Master. Slave Remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Sec. USB Keyboard...
...) Manual Set SATA Mode manually. Slave Remap SATA Port 0 to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Enabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Onboard LAN Boot ROM (*) This function decide whether to IDE Sec. Slave. SATA Port1 Configure as IDE Pri. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. Master. Slave Remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Sec. USB Keyboard...
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... Lan. (Default value) GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 40 - If use dual color LED, power LED will blink. (Default value) Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1): a. Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S1(POS)] [Blinking] [Instant-off . Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Power...
... Lan. (Default value) GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 40 - If use dual color LED, power LED will blink. (Default value) Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1): a. Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S1(POS)] [Blinking] [Instant-off . Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Power...
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... display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is set to 200MHz. Disabled Enabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enable CPU Host Clock Control. For power End-User use only. Adjust AGP/PCI/SRC clock asychrohous with CPU. - 45 - Serial ATA device is set to Enabled. 100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to SRC clock. The option will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is not changeable. for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe...
... display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is set to 200MHz. Disabled Enabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enable CPU Host Clock Control. For power End-User use only. Adjust AGP/PCI/SRC clock asychrohous with CPU. - 45 - Serial ATA device is set to Enabled. 100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to SRC clock. The option will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is not changeable. for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe...
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... wrong frequency issue. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 46 - for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. English Memory Frequency For Wrong frequency may occur. Incorrect using it may cause your CPU Vcore Voltage. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to +0.1V. Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. For power End-User use only! AGP OverVoltage Control Normal Set AGP OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control...
... wrong frequency issue. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 46 - for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. English Memory Frequency For Wrong frequency may occur. Incorrect using it may cause your CPU Vcore Voltage. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to +0.1V. Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. For power End-User use only! AGP OverVoltage Control Normal Set AGP OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control...
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... boot and you in creating a password. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. The BIOS Setup program allows you are prompted to enter password. You will appear to confirm the password being disabled. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
... boot and you in creating a password. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. The BIOS Setup program allows you are prompted to enter password. You will appear to confirm the password being disabled. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
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...", and execute the setup.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers This page shows the drivers that you want then click the "GO" button. Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you by itself. Install Drivers Some device drivers will restart your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will show the installation guide. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". If not...
...", and execute the setup.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers This page shows the drivers that you want then click the "GO" button. Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you by itself. Install Drivers Some device drivers will restart your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will show the installation guide. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". If not...
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... key components. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility...
... key components. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility...
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...the floppy disk. After BIOS file is listed. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 60 - Steps: 1. If you sure to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. Please confirm again you how to update BIOS?" Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable 8KNXPU.FAbuatoBRooect oF1vreofrimlye(s)MEfnoaauibnnldeBios 512K TFo5t:alRseifzreeCs:ho1Hp.3ay9ltMMOLanoinaEdRrDrOoerMfauDlDtaiStsaaeFDbttrtEoleieneLBgs:asiDczkeeul:ep9te11.50K Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from...
...the floppy disk. After BIOS file is listed. GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 60 - Steps: 1. If you sure to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. Please confirm again you how to update BIOS?" Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable 8KNXPU.FAbuatoBRooect oF1vreofrimlye(s)MEfnoaauibnnldeBios 512K TFo5t:alRseifzreeCs:ho1Hp.3ay9ltMMOLanoinaEdRrDrOoerMfauDlDtaiStsaaeFDbttrtEoleieneLBgs:asiDczkeeul:ep9te11.50K Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from...
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... Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to exit the Q-Flash utility. English 3. The progress of updating BIOS will begin to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 - 61 - Press any keys to return to Floppy Enter...
... Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to exit the Q-Flash utility. English 3. The progress of updating BIOS will begin to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 - 61 - Press any keys to return to Floppy Enter...
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... update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on your keyboard to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNS)u?pYervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... System will reboot after system reboots. Press Y on your keyboard to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. English 6. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software...
... update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on your keyboard to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNS)u?pYervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... System will reboot after system reboots. Press Y on your keyboard to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. English 6. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software...
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... update process following the instruction. - 65 - English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. II. e. Click "Internet Update" icon b. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. Please select "All Files...
... update process following the instruction. - 65 - English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. II. e. Click "Internet Update" icon b. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. Please select "All Files...
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... battery to MB again and turn on power. 6. Answer: In some options that 's why the light is still on. English 4-2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? To check general asked questions. If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper...
... battery to MB again and turn on power. 6. Answer: In some options that 's why the light is still on. English 4-2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? To check general asked questions. If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper...
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... beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 76 - What do not connect any cable that is your own cables to the user manual...
... beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard - 76 - What do not connect any cable that is your own cables to the user manual...